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A mala is a string of beads that is customarily used in Buddhism and Hinduism, among other spiritual traditions, for prayer and meditation. In Sanskrit, the word "mala" means "garland." Malas are frequently connected to the mantra meditation and prayer tradition, in which the wearer counts each bead on the mala while repeating a particular mantra or chant.

Conch shells, also known as Shankha in Sanskrit, hold special significance in various cultural and spiritual traditions, including Hinduism and Buddhism. They are believed to carry spiritual energy and are often used for rituals, meditation, and healing practices.

Idols and murtis (statues or images) of deities hold significant importance in various religious and spiritual traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and other faiths.

Rudraksha malas are strings of prayer beads made from the seeds of the rudraksha tree (Elaeocarpus ganitrus). These beads hold great significance in Hinduism, Buddhism, and other spiritual practices.

Yantras are sacred geometric diagrams or symbols that hold deep spiritual significance in Hinduism, Buddhism, and other Indian spiritual traditions.

Rudraksha beads are believed to hold significant spiritual and health benefits according to certain spiritual traditions, particularly in Hinduism and Buddhism.